Advent: Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-4 - Romans 5:3-5 - Hope does not disappoint - Isaiah 65:17-19a - Isaiah 65:19b-25 - If I find myself a desire which no experience…
Jesus’ advent brings - Prosperity for the afflicted - Privilege for the children of God I enjoy Jesus
Philippians 3:4-9 Big idea: Pursue joy by counting the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ - I have no confidence in who I am - I put no confidence in…
Big idea: Pursue Joy by avoiding legalism Legalism... says God loves me because I obey Him is the greatest threat to your joy doesn’t make you special to God The…
Big idea: Pursue joy by prioritizing Christ-imitating community - Humbly serve like Timothy - Commit to the long road of sacrifice like Epaphroditus - Be concerned for people like Jesus
Big idea: Pursue Joy through Self-Forgetfulness - The Deceptive and Destructive Sin of Complaining - The Purpose and Place of Lament in Prayer - The Revolutionary Joy of the Self-Forgetful…
Big idea: I will Intentionally and Urgently Choose Obedience God is at work when we work Grasp the terrifying reality of collaborating with God Be obedient don't just look
Big idea: I Will Pursue Humility by Beholding the Exalted Christ Behold: - the Father Giving Jesus the Name Above Every Name - the Universal Reign of Christ - the…
Big idea: Pursue Humility by Beholding the Condescension of Christ Jesus is Undiminished Deity and Perfect Humanity United Without Confusion in One Person Forever Behold: - The Pre-Incarnate Glory of…
Big idea: Be united with the Church Be united: - because we have a common connection with Christ - to pursue Joy in Christ - by believing others are more…